Apple Inc.
Electronic device configured to collect biometric and amount of force data when a user touches a displayed image

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Abstract:

An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

25 Jun 2018

Issue date:

11 Aug 2020